While it might be looking to forge a new path, the latest Scream film is certainly not shy about gathering members of the original movies' cast. With Neve Campbell already aboard, David Arquette is the latest person to sign up.
Arquette will return as Sheriff Dewey Riley, in a new story (that clearly will have connections to Wes Craven's franchise) from writers James Vanderbilt and Ready Or Not's Guy Busick. The Ready connections continue as the director/producers behind that movie, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett will be overseeing the shoot. They're aiming to film later this year in North Carolina, assuming productions can gear up again once safety precautions are in place.
"I am thrilled to be playing Dewey again and to reunite with my Scream family, old and new," says Arquette in a statement. "Scream has been such a big part of my life, and for both the fans and myself, I look forward to honoring Wes Craven’s legacy."
"It’s impossible to fully express how much Wes Craven’s work and the Scream movies in particular mean to us as fans and have influenced us as storytellers," add Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett and their Radio Silence team. "Kevin Williamson’s incredible stories have entertained and inspired us for decades and we’re insanely honored to have the opportunity to be a part of the cinematic world Wes and Kevin so brilliantly created together. Jamie and Guy’s amazing script does that legacy justice and we’re so excited to bring the next chapter of Scream to life."